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Environment

County Weighs Closing Incinerator, Seeks Public Input

Montgomery County is surveying residents on a proposed plan to close the Dickerson incinerator and shift to out-of-county landfill use.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

LHI Climate Program Highlights Plastic Straw Reduction This Spring

LHI's Climate and Health program released a short video encouraging residents to skip single-use plastic straws this spring.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Environment

County Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways

Montgomery County reminds residents to minimize road salt use, citing salt as a major pollutant in local streams and drinking water.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Environment

RainScapes Program Paid $528K in 2025 Rebates

The RainScapes program approved 128 projects totaling $527,977 in rebates to county residents in 2025.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Environment

County Reminds Residents to Limit Road Salt Use This Winter

Montgomery County urges residents to use road salt sparingly, noting it is a major pollutant in local streams and drinking water.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

Maryland Updates Prohibited Invasive Plant List for Nurseries

Maryland's updated invasive plant list bans common landscaping plants like Japanese Barberry, Burning Bush, and Nandina from nursery sales.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

Spring Native Plant Sales Begin March 28 in Montgomery County

County lists upcoming native plant sales for residents planning RainScapes projects; first sale of the season is March 28.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

RainScapes Spring Classes Open for Registration at Brookside Gardens

Three RainScapes stormwater classes offered in English and Spanish this spring, including two in-person sessions at Brookside Gardens.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

DEP Seeks Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Interns

Montgomery County's Dept. of Environmental Protection is recruiting students for a summer watershed restoration internship program.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Coalition Sues EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Regulation Rollback

Health, environmental, and youth groups filed suit after the EPA reversed its finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Maryland House Speaker's Energy Bill Sparks EmPOWER Debate

House Speaker Peña-Melnyk's energy bill drew concern over a provision that could undermine Maryland's EmPOWER energy efficiency program.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Clean Energy and Community Resources Day on March 11

A Clean Energy & Community Resources Day event is scheduled March 11, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in Montgomery County.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Bethesda Green Youth Climate Summit Scheduled March 7

Bethesda Green hosts a Youth Climate Summit on March 7, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Future of Trash Open House Set for March 5

Montgomery County hosts a Future of Trash Open House on March 5, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 p.m.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

100+ Residents Voice Data Center Concerns at Rockville Forum

Over 100 in-person and 300 virtual attendees raised concerns about electricity rates and environmental impacts at a Rockville public forum.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

County Launching Home Electrification Pilot Grants in Mid-March

FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program for income-eligible households covering weatherization, electrification, and climate resilience expected mid-March.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Environment

County to Launch $100K Community Gardening Grant in Mid-March

Montgomery County's FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program, offering $100K, expected to launch mid-March 2026.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Environment

Water Quality Advisory Group Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Water Quality Advisory Group through April 13, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Environment

Reworld Incinerator Exceeds Emission Standards, County Reports

Reworld's incinerator in Montgomery County exceeded emission standards, according to the County Executive's weekly update.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Environment

DC Water Holds Public Meeting on Sewage Spill

DC Water scheduled a public meeting Thursday to address a sewage spill affecting the area.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
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